Liberate Te Ex Inferis
| Liberate Te Ex Inferis | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | August 10, 1999 | |||
| Recorded | 1998–1999 | |||
| Studio | Poynter Studios (North Little Rock, Arkansas) | |||
| Genre | Metalcore | |||
| Length | 40:13 | |||
| Label | Solid State/Tooth & Nail | |||
| Producer | Barry Poynter | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| HM | (not rated) |
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| Jesus Freak Hideout | |
Liberate Te Ex Inferis is the fourth studio album by American metalcore band Zao. It is considered by many to be their most experimental and darkest album. It was released on Solid State/Tooth & Nail. With the album came the addition of bassist Rob Horner. Liberate is the first Zao album to feature Scott Mellinger, who replaced Brett Detar after his decision to pursue The Juliana Theory full-time.
Drummer Jesse Smith has stated that Liberate is his favorite Zao album. The staff of Ferret Music also favor this record.
Both drummer Jesse Smith and vocalist Daniel Weyandt have stated during interviews that the music of post-metal band Neurosis had a heavy influence on this album's overall sound.
The album received the vinyl treatment in May 2011 from Broken Circles Records. The album features new cover art, designed by Brent Lakes. It was re-issued on vinyl again in 2022 by Solid State, featuring all new artwork by Dave Rankin, who had previously done the artwork for Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest.